Comet 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Observation Details
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C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) will become visible in February, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from February, 10, 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Visibility Timetable on September 24
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is always below the horizon | - | |
| Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated | 06:45 | -26° |
| C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) transit | 11:32 | -13° |
| Moon Set | 17:48 | -35° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:33 | -40° |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | -46° |
Track C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Description
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is 2.432 AU (363,792,102 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Musca.Current position of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) | 2.4367 AU (364,525,132km) |
| Elongation | 65° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.9 |
Finder Chart for C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
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| Object name | 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) |
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| 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) coordinates | 12.52829, -65.50939 |
| Center coordinates | 12.52829, -65.50939 |
Annual motion of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is always down |
| Set | 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -13° |
| Transit time | 11:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 36m 04s", Dec: -65° 09' 54s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Musca |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90004912 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.52829° |
| Declination | -65.50939° |
| Magnitude | 15.9 |
| Constellation | Musca |
| Elevation | -14.2° |
| Azimuth | 171° |
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for providing essential data on asteroids and comets through their Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Their continuous efforts in tracking and cataloging these celestial bodies make it possible to offer accurate and up-to-date information on their positions, orbits, and physical characteristics.